Fueling for Fall Sports

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Fueling for Fall Sports 

    As the leaves start to change and the weather gets cooler, athletes begin one of the busiest times of the year. Between very long practices, intense competitions, and added pressure from balancing schoolwork, properly furling the body becomes a key factor in staying healthy for sport. Whether you play football, basketball, or volleyball, making good nutrition choices can make a difference between just getting through the season and truly feeling healthy. 


    Proper fueling and hydration is the factor that drives an athlete's performance. It can help maintain energy levels during a practice or competition and even speed up recovery for the muscles to be ready for each day. Nutrition can support the immune system and help prevent illness during the season. Without the right balance of food and hydration, it becomes very easy for an athlete to feel tired and struggle with recovering, especially during intense workouts. 


    One of the best tools that an athlete can use to build balanced meals are the performance plates. These are 3 different plates that give a general outline of how an athlete can shape their plates to give them the best fuel, depending on how hard training is that day. There is the Easy training plate, the Medium training plate, and the Hard training plate. 


    Ultimately, fueling for fall sports is all about consistency and should not be something so stressful. By focusing on balanced meals, hydration, and recovery, athletes can keep their bodies performing to the best of their ability throughout their entire season. 


- AE. 

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